As the subject matter is very interesting to me, I started the series with great expectations and positive anticipation. I ended up very disappointed.

That wealth of detail was the best part for me. If one wants to be immersed in such a world/scenario, then it is a pleasure. It's much the same as savoring the paeans to nature in the Lord of the Rings trilogy books. There's more to some books than the plot and characterizations.

To me the overload/tangential style felt essential.

Far too detailed descriptions of landscapes and environment. The first couple of times they are great to read, after that, very boring.

Far too detailed description of politics.

The books could have been half the size and probably would have been better for it.